Anantapur-Puttaparthi : The officials of Agriculture department on Wednesday gave pilot training in operating drones to farmers for agriculture operations in their groundnut, vegetables and others crops. In Anantapur district, 31 farmers were given training in LAM farm in Guntur district. Also, eight members from self-help groups were given training in piloting drones. Krishi Vignan Kendra in Reddipalle, Anantapur is giving the training to farmers in using drone for agriculture operations including spraying of fertilisers and pesticides. Explaining the concept of rendering drone services to farmers, district agriculture officer Uma Maheshwari told The Hans India that the pilots trained in operating the drones can acquire drones and rent their services to farmers, who require the services. The government will give 20 per cent subsidy to the drones, which costs Rs 10 lakh each.